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The Deluxtone Rockets

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Let's get one thing straight: this is not 1930's-jazzy-Benny-Goodman swing. Deluxtone Rockets is driving-drum-beat-blaring-horns-Brian-Setzer-inspired-knock-your-socks-off-it'll-blow-you-away 1990's swingabilly. I'm sure you've heard the W's (The Devil is Bad) or the Cherry Poppin' Daddies (Zoot Suit Riot) - DTR makes them sound tame. If this music doesn't make you want to dance or at least tap your feet, you are not human. Every member of the band has talent up the wazoo, and they get plenty of solos to show it off. My favorite tracks are Tijuana Jumping Bean, Green-Eyed Cat, Johnny in the Mirror, Rumble with the Devil, and Kitten. This seriously could be the best swingabilly album ever.

This is an enjoyable cd. Not as high energy as I would like but.... it has great art work!

If you like swing, you can't afford to miss "The Deluxtone Rockets". Rock and roll guitar lycs combined with traditional swing brass give these guys a distinct "swingable" rock and roll sound that makes you wanna jump, jive and bang your head.

After I saw the Deluxetone Rockets live on the Insyderz' fight of my life tour, I couldn't wait until DTR came out with a CD. They were so much fun to see play, and their CD doesn't really disappoint. I love the hyped-up energetic swing punk-ish sound; it's definitely original and great dancing music! I guess the lyrics leave a little to be desired, but they follow in the tradition of many swing bands who sing about, um, well I don't actually know. Don't expect spiritual depth; they're mostly another fun band to dance to. But if they are coming to town catch them live FOR SURE. They put on a *great* show and I'd tell you but I'd hate to give it away...